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Inger Stevens, born on October 18, 1934 in Stockholm, Sweden, was a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Inger Stevens died on April 30, 1970 at the age of 35. Schooling on record includes Manhattan High School. Credited works include The Buccaneer, The World, the Flesh and the Devil and Hang 'Em High.
My Take
Inger Stevens is one of those talents whose loss still feels heavy decades later. Stockholm-born and American-made, she earned a Golden Globe and left her mark across stage, television, and films like Hang 'Em High and Madigan. There was a luminous Nordic stillness to her presence paired with genuine acting craft. That she died at just 35 in 1970 makes her surviving work feel all the more precious to me. I think she deserves to be remembered not as a tragic footnote but as a serious actress whose performances still hold up beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Inger Stevens
- Name (Japanese)
- インガー・スティーヴンス
- Reading
- いんがー・すてぃーゔんす
- Born
- October 18, 1934 – April 30, 1970
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Manhattan High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Buccaneer | — | |
| Notable work | The World, the Flesh and the Devil | — | |
| Notable work | Hang 'Em High | — | |
| Notable work | Madigan | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inger%20Stevens
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q434453
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Inger Stevens born?
Born October 18, 1934.
When did Inger Stevens die?
Died April 30, 1970, aged 35.
Where was Inger Stevens from?
Inger Stevens was from Stockholm, Sweden.
What did Inger Stevens do?
Inger Stevens worked as stage actor, television actor, film actor, actor.
What was Inger Stevens known for?
Notable works include The Buccaneer, The World, the Flesh and the Devil, Hang 'Em High.
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